Assignment 1

Instructions: Mandatory minimum sentencing requires that offenders serve a predefined term for certain crimes, commonly serious and violent offenses, and judges are bound by law to enforce them. Explain the reasons why there have been calls to repeal or reform mandatory minimum sentencing laws. Based on your findings, are you in favor of repealing mandatory minimum sentencing laws?

· A reference page formatted to APA 7th edition.  

· A minimum of two current, scholarly references per assignment.  Web sources can be used, though they should come from credible sources such as government agencies, academics, and private agencies with a strong reputation within the community they serve. Examples of peer-reviewed scholarly based journals include:

                     Journal of Criminology

                     Crime and Public Opinion

                    Journal of Criminal Justice and Public Policy

                    Justice Quarterly: JQ